Digital health and Covid-19 in BRICS nations: bibliometric analysis
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https://doi.org/10.59681/2175-4411.v16.iEspecial.2024.1369Keywords:
Developing Countries, Biomedical Technology, COVID-19Abstract
Objective: to analyze the state-of-the-art digital health solutions developed and implemented by BRICS nations for fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. Method: bibliometric analysis based on a scoping review conducted in the Medline/Pubmed, Lilacs, Scopus, and Web of Science databases in August 2022. Results: 430 final records were included, presenting digital solutions in one of the BRICS nations, focusing on Covid-19 surveillance, prevention/control, or clinical management. China and India, along with researchers from these countries, stood out in terms of number of publications. The relevance of artificial intelligence in predicting the pandemic's evolution, guiding governmental measures, and aiding in diagnosis was notable. Conclusion: the trend of Chinese and Indian leadership is confirmed, and collaboration is advocated to leverage digital health in the other nations of the group.
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